140 days until Christmas Day.
Friday, December 25, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Friday, December 25, 2026
- Day of the week
- Friday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 52
- Day of year
- 359
- Local time zone
- Africa/Lusaka
- Currency
- ZMW
Long-weekend planner
Christmas Day falls on a Friday in 2026, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Zambia, Christmas Day is on December 25, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Christmas Day falls on a Friday.
Yes. Christmas Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Zambia.
There are 140 days until Christmas Day on December 25, 2026.
Other public holidays in Zambia 2026
- New Year's DayJan 1
- International Women's DayMar 9
- Youth DayMar 12
- Good FridayApr 3
- Holy Saturday (Easter Saturday)Apr 4
- Easter SundayApr 5
- Easter MondayApr 6
- Kenneth Kaunda's BirthdayApr 28
- Labour DayMay 1
- African Freedom Day (Africa Freedom Day)May 25
- Heroes' DayJul 6
- Unity DayJul 7
- Farmers' DayAug 3
- National Day of PrayerOct 19
- Independence DayOct 26
About these dates
The Christmas Day date for Zambia 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.